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    Published: Jan 31, 2023 by Ashley · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

    Greek Tzatziki

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    Tzatziki is a Greek dip made with creamy yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. It's the perfect sauce to pair with any Mediterranean meal, and it works great as a dip for pita bread and veggies. With its refreshing flavor, tzatziki is a must-try, addicting recipe!

    Greek tzatziki in a white bowl next to cucumbers and carrots. this recipe

    Bring the flavors of your favorite Greek restaurant home with this easy tzatziki sauce (AKA Greek cucumber yogurt sauce!)

    Jump to:
    • 🥒 What is Tzatziki?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Storage
    • 🌟 Top Tips
    • 🥙 Serving Suggestions
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 🫓 More Greek Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • ⭐ Reviews

    🥒 What is Tzatziki?

    Tzatziki is a traditional Greek dip made with a base of creamy yogurt, mixed with grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs such as dill or mint. The yogurt provides a tangy, creamy texture, while the cucumber adds a crisp freshness and the garlic and herbs bring a burst of flavor to the dip.

    Tzatziki is incredibly versatile as it can be served as a dip with pita bread or crackers, used as a sauce for grilled meats, or spread on sandwiches and gyros. Its light and refreshing taste make it a popular choice in Mediterranean cuisine.

    While it's commonly known as a Greek dish, you'll find variations of tzatziki in Southeast Europe and The Middle East.

    Tzatziki is super easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients that you might have on hand already!

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for tzatziki laid on a marble surface.
    • English cucumber
    • Greek yogurt
    • Lemon juice
    • Garlic
    • Dill
    • Olive oil
    • Salt and pepper

    🔪 Instructions

    Shredded cucumber in a strainer.
    1. Place grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer, pressing down on it to remove moisture.
    Tzatziki ingredients in a white bowl.

    2. Add the tzatziki ingredients to a bowl and stir to blend.

    Tzatziki sauce in a white bowl.

    3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to infuse into the yogurt.

    Tzatziki in a white bowl.

    4. Serve with your favorite Mediterranean foods!

    🍴 Storage

    Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Tzatziki in a white bowl next to a plate of veggies and pita crackers.

    🌟 Top Tips

    • Make sure to press or squeeze as much moisture out of the grated cucumber as possible. This will guarantee you don't have watery tzatziki sauce.
    • For the best flavor, allow the tzatziki to rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.

    🥙 Serving Suggestions

    Tzatziki is a versatile sauce/dip that pairs perfectly with a variety of different foods. A few ideas include:

    • Drizzle it on gyros
    • Use it as a veggie dip (carrots, cucumbers, etc.)
    • Serve it with souvlaki (Greek skewers)
    • Enjoy it with pita chips or warm pita bread
    • Use it as a sandwich spread
    • Drizzle it over grilled chicken, roasted lamb, meatballs or pork
    Tzatziki in a white bowl with a hand dipping a cracker into it.

    💭 FAQs

    Is tzatziki healthier than hummus?

    Tzatziki and hummus are actually both healthy dips that offer different nutritional benefits. Tzatziki is lower in calories and fat and it is also high in protein and calcium, but hummus is a good source of fiber and healthy fats. Both dips are a great addition to a balanced diet!

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    Greek Tzatziki

    Greek tzatziki in a white bowl next to cucumbers and carrots.
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    Tzatziki is a Greek dip made with creamy yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. It's the perfect sauce to pair with any Mediterranean meal, and it works great as a dip for pita bread and veggies. With its refreshing flavor, tzatziki is a must-try, addicting recipe!

    • Author: Ashley
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 10 1x
    • Category: Toppings
    • Cuisine: Greek
    • Diet: Gluten Free

    Ingredients

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    • 1 English cucumber, grated
    • 2 cups plain greek yogurt
    • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (½ lemon)
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • ¼ cup fresh dill
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼-½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Place the grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Press down to remove excess liquid from the cucumber.

    2. Add the cucumber and the remaining ingredients to a bowl and stir to blend.

    3. Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to infuse into the yogurt.

    4. Serve with your favorite Mediterranean foods!

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